The family of late Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has dismissed viral reports surrounding her death.
The actress passed on Tuesday evening, just a few minutes after speaking with some of her colleagues on the phone and posting “Ogo Tuntun”, meaning new glory, on her WhatsApp status around 7:23 pm.
Her death came nearly two years after she pleaded with the general public for financial aid for her breast cancer surgery and treatment.
Reports had attributed the actress’ death to her battle with cancer.
However, dismissing the reports in an official statement shared on the actress’s Instagram page on Thursday, her family said she didn’t die from cancer.
While failing to disclose the main cause of her sudden death, the family said, “We are deeply saddened by the spread of false and unverified reports concerning the passing of our beloved.
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“At this difficult time, we wish to categorically state that the numerous claims circulating on social media and various blogs regarding the circumstances surrounding her death are false, speculative, and entirely unauthorized.”
While urging the public “to refrain from sharing or promoting misinformation that only adds to the pain our family is already enduring”, the family noted that further information will be made public on her official page.
Famous online therapist and healing coach Lara Kudayisi is dead. The wife of Teddy Don-Momoh passed away just two weeks after they welcomed their first child together.
In a message posted on her official Instagram account, her family revealed the heartbreaking news.
Lara passed away quietly following a brief illness, according to the statement.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh,” the family said.
“After a brief illness, Coach Lara passed away peacefully.”
The family appealed for privacy as they mourned her passing, while requesting prayers for the repose of her soul and strength to cope with the loss
“During this deeply painful time, we humbly ask for privacy and prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul, and for all who mourn this immeasurable loss,” the statement added.
The family also disclosed that details of her funeral arrangements would be communicated at a later date.
“Further details regarding the funeral arrangements and other family matters will be communicated in due course,” the statement read.
Lara’s death comes just weeks after she and Teddy Don-Momoh welcomed their first child together, a moment that had been celebrated by family, friends and well-wishers on social media.
